TOUR REPORT

Just back from the DIGEST THE WEST tour adventure and I will post pics and stories in a few once my luggage gets back to town with my cables-chargers-etc. (YES I'm still waiting for my bags)

Also stay posted for an interview I did in SF with the homey BIJNU and the lovely girls from themeep.com in the coming weeks - link to follow.

Photo: Silke Labson

TOTALLY AMAZING

Shalloween totally slayed. Big ups to all the kids that came out and thanks to Floss for the guest appearance. That was the first of the new monthly PEER PRESSURE All Nighters at CODA, next edish November 16th.

Shalloween pics will come soon....

And don't forget we be doin it all over again Tuesday for

HALLOWOLF at Blizzarts.

We expect NEW costumes

You'll never get rid of me.

I'm still hooked.

After last weekend's epic return, I realized my heart still beats hard and fast in Montreal. Teetering behind the DJ booth (aka fold-out community centre tables) with Shay and DL watching Hatch and Merk melt minds at the sloppier-than-slutty afterparty for Friday's double-cooked Justice showdown was pure magic. Really took me back to the early days of hussling moog gear up and down stairs, printing a handful of handmade flyers and hitting the streets all day and night just to fill a sweaty little loft with fucked up friends who'll party till the cops come home. Fun is paramount. Hence the stamp-letter throw-back on the Shalloween the Third flyer, PEER PRESSURE USED TO PRINT OUR FLYERS BY HAND ONE AT A TIME! LIKE, FOR REAL!

I can't wait for Friday, Shalloween is our only party where just fam plays allllll night, and given the cracked-outfits that glow in our crowd on a normal night, Shalloween always guarantees an acid trip of get-ups to get down with. I'm def going as my own dancefloor, COME EARLY!!!

Keep your ears peeled for Jewstice, I'm refining my Hebrew to join Hatch behind the neon star of David in 2010.

Love you Montreal,

Liam Oscar Thurston the First

SHALLOWEEN 3 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ! !

Peer Pressure is excited about our Halloween Party This Friday, October 26th, at the Coda Social Club! It's the jump-off for our NEW MONTHLY!!!!!! *More info about that to come* So, If you haven't been to any of the previous SHALLOWEEN parties (whoa) be sure to come through... ... AND DRESS UP!

SINDEN MEGAPOST!

WE ARE VERY EXCITED TO HAVE SINDEN PLAY TOMORROW NIGHT @ THE PEER PRESSURE LOVES NEON LOVES PEER PRESSURE SPECIAL EDITION OF SHOWTIME

SO IF YOU'RE NOT ALREADY...GET-FAMILIAR ! ;)

Sinden is a unique producer/DJ who has revitalised the club scene with his own brand of forward thinking remixes and productions, clever mash ups and genre-melting DJ sets. Since Spring 2005, Sinden has remixed artists including Lady Sovereign , Lethal Bizzle , Plan B , Basement Jaxx , Chromeo , Bugz In The Attic , Switch , Bonde Do Role , Mr Hudson & The Library & Mark Ronson and collaborated on original material with Solid Groove , Jesse Rose , Herve & Trevor Loveys .

As of September 2006, Sinden landed himself a spot on the groundbreaking radio station Kiss, in the UK. The show runs from Wednesday night / Thursday morning from 1-2 and is the first of its kind in the UK to host an eclectic selection of music that includes Funk Carioca, Baltimore Club, Kuduru, Juke House, Southern Hip Hop, Dancehall, House/Electro and much more.

Sinden is also a resident DJ at London’s finest club, Fabric. From January 2007, Sinden alongside Switch program and DJ in the clubs main room under the banner of 'Get Familiar', on a bi-monthly basis. Sinden prides himself on being a versatile DJ capable of rocking any party, bringing his varied music tastes to the club and spinning the latest in House and Electro, Baltimore Club, Baile Funk, Hip Hop, R n B/Soul, Dancehall, House/Electro, Mash Ups, Global Rhythms, Miami Bass, Grime etc.

Fabric aside, Sinden's other DJ highlights include spinning at Basement Jaxx's club night called Inside Out in Brixton, London. Sinden was the only resident alongside Jaxx's Felix and Simon. It ran for 1 and half years. He’s also taken his sound all over the world playing to audiences in Australia, Canada, United States, Israel and all over Europe. Sinden was recruited as MIA’s tour DJ for 2007 and has been playing shows with her in support of her sophomore album Kala.

Production wise, it started when he forged a good friendship and musical understanding with Dave "Switch" Taylor and was taken under his wing to learn the production game. They created a production team called A.Brucker & Sinden and began to create progressive hip-hop, dancehall beats and other unclassifiable riddims.

Dave Taylor & Sinden's own label, Counterfeet launched in March 2006, its ethos: to have an open mind towards club music releasing records that they believed in. The debut release featured collaborations with A.Brucker & Solid Groove. The second release featured an EP by Radioclit called Mature Macho Machine.

The latest project for Sinden is the completion of the Count of Monte Cristal and Sinden album, due for release early 2008.

TRACKS:

Santogold - You'll Find A Way (Switch and Sinden Remix)

Sinden and Count of Monte Cristal - BEEPER

Chromeo - Tenderoni (Sinden Remix)

Trevor Loveys & Sinden - Organ Grinder

ULTRA POLAROID PARTY!!

ON SATURDAY!!!!!


CHECK SHARP A L'OS

ALL THIS LOVE

Rumors are true. Peer Pressure and NEON are joining forces like woah for a night of madness starring none other than the amazing Sinden (fabric,uk)

You should get your tickets asap. Peep the sexy flyer for info.

MERKMENY MIXTAPES

MY LATEST QUICK LITTLE MIX I FINALLY POSTED
MERKMENY - SKY IS FROWNING MIX

*BONUS* THIS IS AN OLD MIX I DID WITH MY HOMIE DJ ECHO LAST WINTER. JUST THOUGHT I WOULD TROW IT IN

MERK&ECHO - OLD AS TIME MIX

I HAD SOME NEW TRACKS I PRODUCED, PLUS A NEWER MIX THAT I WAS REALLY EXCITED TO POST FOR YOU TO DOWNLOAD AND ENJOY BUT UNFORTUNATELY I FRIED MY LAPTOP THIS PAST WEEKEND IN TORONTO. STICKY BEER. SILLY ME. <3

CATCHDUBS BONUS

CATCHDUBS MIX FOR IN-DEED ON XM RADIO

TRACKLIST:

Chuck Brown - Blow Your Whistle (Sussex)
Spankrock - Blow (45 King Remix) (Milkcrate)
Sammy Bananas - Dat Funk (Fool’s Gold)
Bobmo - To The Bobmobile (Institubes)
Kid Sister - Control (Catch House Blend) (Fool’s Gold)
Proper Villains - Drop With Me (white)
Trick Daddy and the SNS All Stars - Take It To The House (Slip N Slide)
Gigolo Tony - Dance With The Boogie (Parkway)
Gorilla Zoe - Bust It Open (Bad Boy South)
Yello - Oh Yeah Oh Six (Booka Shade Remix) (Universal Germany)
Professor Murder - Dutch Hex (Brothers)
Martin Brothers - Stoopit (Dirty Bird)
The Good Men - Give It Up (FFRR)
Mark Ronson (ft Santogold) - Pretty Green (Allido)

NICK CATCHDUBS

www.catchdubs.com

THURSDAY SEPT 20TH @ ACADEMY CLUB 10PM


DJ, graphic designer, former Fader Editor and always tastemaker Nick Barat aka Catchdubs, recently left Fader to work full-time on his
newly founded record label "Fools Gold" (co-run with friend A-Trak).

Nick will be on tour with the label come October, but is returning to Montreal first this Thursday Sept 20th to rock a Peer Pressure party.

Based in Brooklyn, Nick Catchdubs has been dropping his signature
party sets (hip hop, dancehall, electro, rock and more, with original remixes and re-edits for good measure, and an emphasis on new music) all across the country for the past three years. It's not an"everything goes" approach for its own sake, or a non-stop stream of smash-togethers. Just lots of different music, mixed well.

Equally at home opening a packed show for the Clipse or playing to a full house dying to see MIA or Lady Sovereign at their US debuts, Nick regularly shares stages with the likes of Ghostface, Spankrock, and the Pack, and DJs back to back with club champs like Diplo & Low Budget of Hollertronix, Flosstradamus, and Kanye West's DJ A-Trak. He has been a featured guest at The Rub in Brooklyn ("Best Party To Dance Sweatily To Smart Music" - Village Voice), and helped found the beloved Superfriends bash at Milk in San Francisco ("Best Serial Party" - SF Weekly)

On the production side, Nick' s blends, remixes, and re-edits have been getting play around the globe, from college radio to commercial stations like Power 106 in Los Angeles. His tracks have been featured on compilations and vinyl including The Rubs It's The Motherfucking Remix series ("Motherfucking brilliant" - Pitchfork) and the acclaimed Clipse mixtape "We Got The Remix." He's also working on original beats and production under the 908 moniker, including official remixes for Pharoahe Monch, Dr. Octagon, Hail Social, Adam Kesher and others.

DIPLO AND SWITCH!!!!

THIS SUNDAY AT CODA!

MAD DECENT!

DIPLO!

SWITCH!

PEER PRESSURE!

ZOM-G!

GET FAMILIAR:

DIPLO PITCHFORK MIX

SANTOGOLD - YOU'LL FIND A WAY (SWITCH and SINDEN REMIX)

SKREAM - MIDNIGHT REQUEST LINE (SWITCH REMIX)

KLAXONS - GOLDEN SCANS (SWITCH REMIX)

NEW HATCHMATIK MIX FOR XM RADIO

HATCHMATIK - TONIGHT FOREVER MIX FOR IN-DEED ON XMU

CODA THIS SUNDAY

this sunday...
LOW BEEEEEE
A-ROCK
!!AND A SPECIAL SECRET GUEST!!


Low B's back for a second time around yo!!! This time it takes place at Coda!!. The dope new spot on St-Lo.
you really really don't want to miss this one!!!



KID SISTER
DAMN GIRL!!

check out Kid Sister at LES SAINTS on Saturday. Your homeboy A-Rock holds it down on the 1s and 2s. Its def a next level jam when this girl rolls thu. WHAT IT DOOUUUUUUAAAAAAAAAA!!



Kid Sister:
Pro Nails mp3

t33n wølf

t33N wølf
this week!!!!
we present

This Tuesday Blizzarts lends their wall to Marie Jane and Enora.
The vernissage is at 9pm, and it's free to walk in.

we'll be hosting the jam:
"If there was a problem, Yo - I'll solve it!
Check out the hook while DeShay revolves it."
-A-Rock

MISS YOUS

Come bid farewell to Peer Pressure's art director and gentleman-at-large, Liam Thurston. An epic bill of the best friends and best DJs this fine city has ever seen will celebrate and reflect on the hedonistic scape between MISS YOUS and MISUSE. To the tune of no cover, you really can't turn this one down.

LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION!!!!!

Summer is almost over. Normally this would sadden me but Montreal has never been the kind of city to stop partying anyways. Also, I got a lot dope shows and parties lined up for the fall and winter so you'll all have plenty to look forward to. Another reason why I'm not saddened by the passing of summer is that I'm actually pretty happy with the summer I had. It's been good times all around although tiring at times.

At any rate, here are 2 videos from the 2 year anniversary jumpoff. Big shout out to Cedric for hooking this up. Enjoy!







I was really really wasted that night.

TITTSWORTH**KLEVER**PURPLE CRUSH

DOWNLOAD TITTSWORTH new summer mix here: TITTS SUMMER MIX

TITTSWORTH


Hailing from Washington DC and repping that Bmore sound, Tittsworth has continuously dominated decks at a plate-a-minute's pace. His last Montreal gig with Peer Pressure was off the hook. His diverse, high energy sets seamlessly blend club, rock, house, hip-hop, classics and more. He has grossly exceeded promoter expectations from Europe to the mid west. He was personally invited by DJ Craze to play Bass Session alongside Klever and Mixx (original dj from 2 Live Crew). Soon thereafter he was invited to join the Contagious Musiq Roster (featuring A-list talent along the likes of Goldie, Jazzy Jeff, A-trak, etc).

Titts sets have been religiously grouped amongst the best that many (popular tour stop) cities have experienced. His MTV live appearance alongside label mate DJ Ayres can be seen on www.tittsworth.com. He is listed as one of URB's NEXT 1000. In the Nation's Capital Titts maintains residencies at some of DC's most impressive venues. From heavy-weight industry parties to regular international appearances, Tittsworth continues to unique enegetic sets and memorable club experiences.

Titts recently signed to Plant Music for an original album deal, to be internationally distributed and published. Backed by Stretch Armstrong and Dominique (of The Glass). To feature Paserock, Kid Sister and many more TBA.


KLEVER

DJ Klever aka Josh Winkler, began relentlessly competing in every local DJ competition possible where he linked up with the Third World Citizens - Faust, Shorty, Shotgun, Craze, and T-Rock. In 2000, Klever seized the national DMC championship title and while at the international DMC competition, he was inducted into the world famous Allies crew, consisting of world-renowned turntablists such as Craze and A-Trak. Shortly after, Klever began traveling the globe a lot with Craze, the two released a now cult classic .. Scratch Nerds... Klever began to produce prominent break records for battle djs and producers. In 2001, Klev successfully defended his national DMC title. He then represented the states in London for the international tiltle. Later that year, he also took national ITF title in San Fransisco.

In the past 5 years, Klever has been performing his signature sets non-stop around the world (Taiwan, England, Ireland, Germany, New Zealand, Scandinavia, Australia, Japan, etc). He consistently amazes crowds and party-goers from 60 to 60,000 at world renowned venues such as (but not limited to) Miami..s Ice Palace, Tai Pae..s Ministry of Sound, NYC..s Roxy and Irving Plaza, Club Fabric in London, numerous House of Blues venues throughout the U.S., El Rey Theatre in L.A., and Atlanta..s Tabernacle. He has also showcased his skills at monumental events like the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, the Canadian Circa Skateboard Tour, Audiotistic in L.A., and the High Museum in Atlanta.

He has released several mix CDs obtaining notoriety from culture heavy hitters such as Turntable Lab and Tablist magazine. He also two immensely popular battle break records with DJ SHOTGUN (former dj for Goodie Mob), Dirty South Breaks and Get Crunk Breaks. More commercially, his talent can be also heard on various production: Rob Swift..s (X-ecutioners) album - Sound Event, Bubba Sparxxx.. - Deliverance. To NBA BALLERS 2: PHENOM.

KLEVER is currently a member of the world famous ALLIES/ammo rec. /STPCHLD crew, He is working on collaborative projects that encompass the street culture lifestyle through music art and fashion. Between touring nonstop and his dedicated lab time, you can find Klever maintaining his monthly residency at Atlanta..s most off-the-wallest party otherwise known as Sloppy Seconds.

THE RETURN OF COBRA KRAMES

The man behind the smash hit that became THE staple song of our Saturdays at Vinyl - the now infamous SHOULDER LEAN REMIX, DJ KRAMES, from Cobra Kai in Richmond, VA is returning to Montreal to rock Peer Pressure for the second time.





Check out some of Krames' handy work before the show:

SENSITIVE SKIN MIX FOR IN-DEED ON XMU

LONG HORNS THICK LINES TEXAS MIX

BE SURE TO HIT HIM UP ON MYSPACE FOR MORE MIX MAYHEM

And see you all Thursday August 23 at Academie

HELLO NEW WORLD

What's really really good!?

The 2 year was really good and I wanna thank the masses that came out here in Montreal as well as Toronto for the double city celebrations. Got some dope pics from the Montreal jam down below so check those out. Also got a video on the way. Shout out to Teki Latex from TTC for the surprise performance!

So keep coming back to peep the blog as I'll be posting updates, pics, videos and various shit about this, that and the third. I'll also be posting up the results from the free kicks contest soon too!

Much love


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NEW MIXTAPE!

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HELLO INTERNETS

This is our new home for posting info about Peer Pressure events, pictures from the parties, mp3s of remixes and mixtapes, and all kinds of other mess. All the people involved in Peer Pressure will be posting here, and keeping things real spicey.